Tax - Chile
What the team is known for
Fischer y Cía is an outstanding boutique law firm with expertise in a range of contentious and non-contentious tax matters in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team possesses highly experienced practitioners who act on tax structuring, auditing and compliance, as well as the tax elements of M&A and financing transactions. Fischer y Cía's impressive client roster spans domestic and international entities from sectors including banking and finance, retail and mining.
Strengths
"Fischer y Cía has great tax knowledge, and in far-reaching tax audits the team deploys all the necessary resources, ensuring we receive a complete and high-level service. They also do excellent management of our relationship with the tax authorities."
"Fischer y Cía have an excellent understanding of tax matters, as well as of the commercial issues of their clients and their businesses."
Notable practitioners
Highly esteemed lawyer Alex Fischer is endorsed by interviewees who laud his well-regarded legal tax practice in Chile, which spans local and international matters. He assists clients on a range of complex matters including tax controversies, audits, and the tax implications of corporate restructuring and project investments. He is admitted to practice in Chile and New York. "Alex Fischer is a benchmark in the Chilean market when it comes to the handling of complex tax issues." "Alex Fischer has an incredible level of insight and experience in international taxation."
Santiago-based partner Carolina Collantes is endorsed for her skills assisting clients on a range of tax issues, including audits and tax matters related to corporate transactions. "Carolina Collantes is a sharp and creative lawyer. She provides in-depth responses for complex tax matters and has the capability to quickly digest new laws and regulations and easily explain these to her clients."
Partner Isabel Espinoza continues to be a well-regarded name within the Chilean tax market, handling a broad range of tax mandates. "Isabel Espinoza is a great lawyer with a lot of substantive tax knowledge who is clear when providing advice to her clients."
Juan Cristóbal Ortega enters the rankings this year following client praise for his skills across a range of tax mandates including general tax advisory and controversy work. "I would highlight Juan Cristóbal Ortega's availability, his willingness to adapt to our needs, and his technical knowledge."